Sigh! Another Phone Scam to Avoid

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Whether we still have a landline or have switched to cell phone only, this scammer can get to you.  A headache can flare up when we just  just think of all the dangers out there, but this ploy is one you can easily avoid.

Newest Phone Scam: 90# on your telephone

 I dialed '0' to check this out, and the operator confirmed that this was correct, so please pass it on.. (l also checked out snopes.com and truthorfiction.com

This is true, and also applies to cell phones!

PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW

I received a telephone call last evening from an individual
identifying himself as an ATT Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test, I should touch nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.

Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed
that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE...

The GTE Security Department requested that
I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.

After checking with Verizon they also said it was true,

so do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!!(Thanks to Barb R. for sending this.)